There is a club or team for virtually every area of interest, and all of our students – from Kindergarten to Grade 12 – are encouraged to explore and develop all passions and talents, both new and longstanding.

Our admissions process is set-up specifically to determine if your child and family are the right fit for Meadowridge. From inquiry to assessment, we strive to get to know each family and the potential of each child.

Please Note: For the 2019/2020 School YearJunior Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grade 3, and Grade 7 are now full and waitlisted.

If you are interested in any of these grades please contact our Admissions Office at admissions@meaodwridge.bc.ca.

All complete applications received by the date above will be considered in the first round of decisions. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as long as seats are available.

All Applications

Tell Us About Yourself, & Let Us Know You're Interested

Would you like to know more about Meadowridge? Fill out our Inquiry Form and we'll help to answer any questions you may have, as well we will keep you up to date with admissions and Meadowridge news. If you're planning on attending an Open House event, the Inquiry Form will need to be submitted beforehand.

Visit Us & Learn more about Meadowridge

All applications to Meadowridge School begin with filling out an Inquiry Form and attending an Open House. We are excited to meet you and your family, show you our school, and answer any questions you may have.

After submitting your online inquiry, the first step in the application process is to plan a campus visit. Tours of our School are offered on the first Friday of each month.

All families are highly encouraged to visit Meadowridge before beginning the official application process.

Submit an Online Application Form

Applicants must complete the online application form and pay the $400 non-refundable application fee. After an application form for each child is submitted with payment, there are grade-specific items required in order to complete each child's application in full.

Please Note

If you are interested in these grades please apply as soon as possible to avoid dissapointment.

Junior Kindergarten & Kindergarten Application Requirements

STUDENT OBSERVATION DAYAll Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten applicants are observed during a 60 minute visit where our Director of PYP and faculty observe children playing and socializing during various activities.

There is no preparation necessary. This is meant to determine the child's social and cognitive ability. Our Early Learning Observation Date will be announced shortly.

FAMILY INTERVIEWAt Meadowridge, we believe that admission is to both the child and the family, and that parental involvement is integral to student success. As such, we want to get to know you better through an interview.

Grade 1 to Grade 5 Application Requirements

TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONIf your child is currently attending a school, a recommendation from your child's current teacher is required. We recognize that in some cases for our young applications a teacher recommendation may not be possible. In this case, we ask that a reference letter from another adult (daycare provider, extra-curricular instructor) that is not a relative be submitted.

Please use the recommendation form provided in the Apply Portal.

REPORT CARDSReport Cards for the current school year and, if applicable, completed Report Cards from the previous two years. Please upload a PDF version to the Apply Portal.

STUDENT ASSESSMENT DAYGrade 1 through Grade 5 applicants are assessed by a combination of developmental testing and an in-house assessment component to determine student's readiness for these grades.

The testing occurs in a relaxed environment and lasts no more than 90 minutes. We host an assessment day of Grade 1 through Grade 11 applicants in January and February.

FAMILY INTERVIEWAt Meadowridge, we believe that admission is to both the child and the family, and that parental involvement is integral to student success. As such, we want to get to know you better through an interview.

Please Note

There are no exceptions. Applicants are required to register and take the test at their own expense.

Grade 6 to Grade 10 Application Requirements

ONE TEACHER RECOMMENDATION

Teacher recommendations are required for all Grade 6 through Grade 10 applicants. One teacher recommendation form must be submitted. A recommendation may be completed by your child's Teacher, Guidance Counselor, or Principal.

Please use the confidential recommendation form provided in the Apply Portal.

REPORT CARDS

Report cards are required for all Grade 6 through Grade 10 applicants. Report Cards for the current school year and completed Report Cards from the previous two years are required.

Please upload PDF versions in the Apply Portal.

SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMISSION TEST (SSAT)Grade 6 through Grade 10 applicants must complete and submit their Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) results. Applicants must register for the tests individually at their own expense.

The Meadowridge SSAT Code is 4992. For more information about the SSAT, please visit their website at www.ssat.org.

FAMILY INTERVIEWAt Meadowridge, we believe that admission is to both the child and the family, and that parental involvement is integral to student success. As such, we want to get to know you better through an interview.

Please Note

The Meadowridge Diploma Programme is academically rigourous.

As such limited Grade 11 applicants are accepted. Students that are coming from a similar International Baccalaureate program are more successful at being accepted. We look at the previous IB experience, determination, and character of the applicant.

Grade 11 Application Requirements

TWO TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONTeacher recommendations are required for all Grade 6 through Grade 11 applicants. Two teacher recommendation forms must be submitted. A recommendation may be completed by your child's Teacher, Guidance Counselor, or Principal.

Please use the confidential recommendation form provided in the Apply Portal.

REPORT CARDSReport cards are required for all Grade 11 applicants. Report Cards for the current school year and completed Report Cards from the previous two years are required.

Please upload PDF versions in the Apply Portal.

SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMISSION TEST (SSAT)Grade 11 applicants must complete and submit their Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) results. Applicants must register for the tests individually at their own expense.

The Meadowridge SSAT Code is 4992. For more information about the SSAT, please visit their website at www.ssat.org.

STUDENT ASSESSMENTIf the application moves onto the next stage (depending on SSAT, Report Cards, and other materials) Grade 11 applicants will be invited to be assessed to determine a readiness and ability to succeed in the Meadowridge Diploma Programme.

FAMILY INTERVIEWAt Meadowridge, we believe that admission is to both the child and the family, and that parental involvement is integral to student success. As such, we want to get to know you better through an interview.

International Applications

International applicants are required to complete the steps outlined for their grade level as well as some additional requirements. Please click below to learn about applying to Meadowridge as an International student.

Meadowridge is an independent, private, coeducational, secular, preparatory, International Baccalaureate (IB) school teaching students from Junior Kindergarten (pre-k) to Grade 12, located in British Columbia near Vancouver. Meadowridge was founded in 1985 and has a current enrolment of 635 students representing over 40 nationalities.

2019/2020 Waitlisted Grades

Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grade 3, and Grade 7 are now full for the 2019/2020 school year. We are accepting waitlisted applications but there are no guarantees of admission. If you have any questions please contact admissions@meadowridge.bc.ca.